Ja Morant ‘to remain away’ for next four games, Grizzlies say
The Memphis Grizzlies point guard has been away from the team since Saturday, March 4. Danny Green comments on Grizzlies' handling of Ja Morant situationRelated stories:
ECU eliminates Tigers in semifinal of Women’s AAC Tournament
Cold shooting from the 3-point line hurt Memphis’ chances to reach Thursday’s title game.
Judge delays release of additional Tyre Nichols video footage
The 20 hours of additional video related to Tyre Nichols’ beating will no longer be released Wednesday, March 8, after a judge signed off on a motion ordering that the release be delayed.
After Tyre Nichols’ death, DOJ will create nationwide guide on special police units
The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it will create a nationwide guide on special police units after Tyre Nichols’ death in Memphis.
City makes case to dismiss Alicia Franklin lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by Alicia Franklin alleges negligence by the city regarding her alleged September 2021 sexual assault by Cleotha Henderson, aka Abston.
Lawmakers delay vote on permitless gun carry for 18-year-olds amid heavy opposition
Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday, March 8, delayed a vote on a bill that would expand permitless gun carry to 18-year-olds and allow permit holders to carry any firearms, not just handguns. No law enforcement agencies support it.
Shelby County ‘green fleet’ goals will get more specific
As a final Shelby County Commission vote nears on a move toward a “greener” fleet of government vehicles, there are a lot of questions about the county administration’s timeline for meeting its goals.
Memphis gets FEMA funds for recent winter storms
Little more than a month after rolling blackouts and a precautionary boil water advisory, severe winter weather hit Shelby County again.
County commissioners hesitant about Regional One ‘go forward’ resolution
During its committee sessions, the Shelby County Commission sent the resolution to come up with a $350 million county funding plan for a Regional One campus rebuild to a March 20 vote without a recommendation.
Memphis International Airport expects busiest Spring Break since ‘08
The peak day for this season is expected to be Friday, March 10, with more than 9,000 people projected to pass through the checkpoint.
Table Talk: Friday jazz lunch begins at Iris this week; we go to Limelight for ours
Restaurant Iris brings a New Orleans classic event to East Memphis when it starts its Friday Jazz lunch this week; our March Friday lunch is at Limelight; and Memphis Black Restaurant Week is in full swing.
‘The kids that did this to us’: Juveniles driving car crimes higher
A large part of the area’s current juvenile crime issue centers on car thefts and thefts of property from vehicles. Minor Offenders, Major Offenses No ‘more pressing’ issue in Memphis community than juvenile crimeRelated stories:
Teens involved in attempted Germantown kidnapping face additional charges
Two teens facing aggravated kidnapping charges in connection with an attempted abduction at Saddle Creek face additional offenses in separate cases.
Sale of Jerry Lee Lewis Ranch will proceed following eviction of Lewis’ son
As the sides debate who has ownership of Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch in Nesbit, Miss., his son has been evicted from the property.
Where will Memphis land in the NCAA Tournament? Experts predict
A tracker looking at seed, location and opponent projections for the Tigers from bracketology specialists. Why Malcolm Dandridge could be Memphis’ ‘X-factor’ this postseasonRelated story:
BankPlus Amphitheater to reopen in April after $10M facelift
Better Than Ezra will headline a grand opening show as BankPlus Amphitheater christens its new season and renovated venue in April. The number of seats has more than doubled for a total of 9,800.
Showboats coach Todd Haley no longer building from scratch
On the same day tickets go on sale, the coach of Memphis’ new USFL team said he expects the product to be better than it was in the first year of the new spring league.
MBRW: Get ‘all the smoke’ at Art House Cafe
Art House Cafe in Soulsville participates in its first Memphis Black Restaurant Week, with a limited menu that includes its “all the smoke” plate with smoked wings, smoked gouda potatoes and smoked cabbage.
Kendric Davis, DeAndre Williams earn All-AAC honors
The AAC announced its all-conference team selections and award winners for the 2022-23 season on Wednesday.
Memphis on Pau Gasol’s mind as Lakers retire his jersey
Former Memphis big man has not forgotten his NBA roots.
Going remote: DittyTV strategy evolves from in-house to on-the-road
What started as a grassroots music television network in Memphis almost a decade ago grew into an international hub for Americana music. But now DittyTV plans to expand its global reach even more.
Tigers Football Insider: Key observations for spring practices
Memphis begins spring practices on March 19. Here are a few areas to pay attention to as the Tigers prepare to improve from last season.
Metro
Celebration planned for 100-year anniversary of Tom Lee’s heroism
This coming May will mark 100 years since the 1925 river rescue, when Tom Lee saved 32 people from the Mississippi River south of Memphis after their boat capsized.
Premium The Early Word The Early Word: Feagins wants to work out issues, and so do Ja and Jaren
Business
American Airlines briefly grounded flights on Christmas Eve
American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued.
Premium Health Care ‘It’s bonkers’ — how Ozempic, Wegovy change lives of those who struggle to lose weight
Sports
Herrington: No Grizzlies for Christmas? The NBA’s loss.
For better or worse, the NBA has positioned Christmas Day as a kind public launchpad for a season already well-in-progress. The Memphis Grizzlies, however, have the holiday off.
Premium Memphis Tigers Basketball Tigers Basketball Insider: Will fans ‘stand up’ against Ole Miss?
Food
Table Talk: Holiday traditions, with food and family at the table
The holidays are about gathering with friends and family, with good meals as a centerpiece.
Suburbs
Public documents on Harvest plane crash released, final report imminent
Hundreds of pages of investigative reports on the 2023 plane crash that killed four members of Harvest Church in Germantown are now public, including official interviews, expert accounts on the aircraft and wreckage and more.
Arts & Culture
Herrington: My 10 best films of 2024
This year’s list gives us strippers, tennis players, boys, daughters, jurors and hundreds of beavers. Plus, there are “Special Jury (of One)” prizes.
Opinion
Echols: It’s all about time
“Whether too much or not enough or just the right amount, time is the thread running through every last tidbit of our human existence. ... And time is what this season of Advent is all about.”
Podcasts
Tigers Podcast: Football season recap, basketball’s rough schedule
Memphis football writer Frank Bonner II, basketball writer Parth Upadhyaya and columnist John Martin discuss this year’s football season and the raised level of expectations for Memphis basketball as it prepares for its final two non-conference games.
Games
Jigsaw: At The Peabody, it takes a gingerbread village
This week’s jigsaw puzzle features an image of The Peabody Hotel’s holiday gingerbread display.